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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.02, 1,554.40 and 386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.02, 1,554.40 and 386.86 is: 580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.02 : 1,554.40 = 386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.02/1,554.40 = 386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.02x = 1,554.40 × 386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.02x = 601,335.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,335.18/1,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.43

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